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Madhya Pradesh crisis: Jyotiraditya Scindia meets PM Modi, gives jitters to CM Kamal Nath
Amidst the rising political crisis in Madhya Pradesh, Congress leader Jyotiradithya Scindia met PM Narendra Modi, which confirmed sources saying that he would join the BJP and unseat CM Kamal Nath
Culture ShaukMar 2, 2020, 5:52 PM IST
In A First, Karnataka Muslim Woman Captivates Yakshagana Stage
The 'Yakshagana' stage in Karnataka is witnessing a curious spectacle with a Muslim woman artiste creating waves with her performances. Arshiya, the artiste from Vittal in Dakshina Kannada district, is the first woman from the Muslim community to venture into the popular traditional theatre art form. At one time, women were barred from Yakshagana stages. A Muslim woman exponent on stage has attracted the attention of Yakshagana lovers in Karnataka. Let’s find out more about this artist in this episode of Culture ‘Shauk’ with Sunita Iyer.
Not For Women OnlyFeb 28, 2020, 3:47 PM IST
Meet Kusala Rajendran, Who Won India's 1st National Award For Woman Scientist
In 2018, Kusala Rajendran was honoured with India’s first ever National Award for Woman Scientist for Ocean Sciences and Technology and Atmospheric Sciences Technology. Most things that we know about earthquakes in India i.e. from their history, cause, origin and repercussions, can be credited to the extensive repertoire of Kusala Rajendran’s work. Let’s find out more about this outstanding scientist and seismologist in this episode of Not For Women Only with Sunita Iyer.
Culture ShaukFeb 27, 2020, 5:43 PM IST
History Of The Marathi Language
Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken predominantly by people of Maharashtra, India. It is the official language and co-official language in the Maharashtra and Goa states of Western India, respectively, and is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India. Marathi has the third largest number of native speakers in India, after Hindi and Bengali. Today on Marathi language day, which is celebrated on the birthday of eminent Marathi poet Vi. Va. Shirwadkar let’s find out more about the history of this language in this episode of Culture 'Shauk' with Sunita Iyer.
IndiaFeb 26, 2020, 1:49 PM IST
When Indira Gandhi Described Veer Savarkar As A 'Remarkable Son Of India'
In 2019, a controversy erupted after Congress party vehemently opposed Conferring India’s highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna, to one of India’s greatest heroes Veer Savarkar. It was during that time a letter written by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi referring Veer Savarkar as a ‘remarkable son of India’ surfaced on social media. In a letter dated May 30, 1980, Indira Gandhi wrote to Pandit Bakhle, then secretary of Swatantrayaveer Savarkar Rashtriya Smarak, expressing her reverence for one of India’s greatest freedom fighters Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Watch this video to find out more about the letter.
Not For Women OnlyFeb 24, 2020, 3:26 PM IST
Rukmini Devi Arundale Chose Dance Over Becoming President Of India!
Honored with the Padma Bhushan in 1956, legendary Bharatanatyam exponent, theosophist and founder of the Kalakshetra, Rukmini Devi Arundale was best known for her visionary work in the field of dance, culture and education. However, very few know that this charismatic lady could have been India’s first female president, had she accepted an offer by the then Prime Minister Morarji Desai. Let’s find out more about this legend in this episode of Not For Women Only with Sunita Iyer.
WorldFeb 21, 2020, 6:09 PM IST
Wuhan-400: The Biggest Conspiracy Theory Around Coronavirus Outbreak
More than 2000 people have died in China because of the Coronavirus outbreak and the Chinese city Wuhan is the epicenter of this virus, which has now spread to more than 25 countries. Earlier we showed you guys a video on how a thriller novel named The Eyes of the Darkness by Dean Koontz published in 1981 mentioned a virus named Wuhan-400, leaving most of us stumped on whether this was just a coincidence or a prophecy made 40 years ago? And now we bring to you excerpts from the book, which has created quite a storm world over. But before we get to the details of Chapter 39 of the book that has 13 mentions of Wuhan-400, we’d like to bring out an interesting angle to this entire mystery. Watch this video to find out more and listen in to perhaps the biggest conspiracy theory around the coronavirus outbreak.
IndiaFeb 8, 2020, 9:43 PM IST
Delhi Elections: Must See Pictures From Shaheen Bagh, The Epicentre of Anti-CAA Protests
Delhi Elections 2020: At Delhi's Shaheen Bagh, which has been the epicentre of the anti-CAA protests, voting took place on Saturday amid heavy security. Long queues were seen at polling stations in Shaheen Bagh, which is part of that Okhla constituency in Delhi.
IndiaFeb 8, 2020, 8:35 PM IST
In Pictures: Political Leaders, Celebrities, Residents Vote In Delhi Assembly Polls
The Delhi Assembly Elections on Saturday (February 8) witnessed people from all walks of life, cast their votes in the crucial election. From the President to political figures, celebrities, common man to the oldest woman voter, here are pictures of Delhites flaunting their purple inked finger.
IndiaFeb 1, 2020, 4:27 PM IST
Union Budget 2020 key takeaways: Points that matter for citizens, corporates
The Union Budget 2020 is centred around three themes - aspirational India, economic development and caring society. From tax axe to infra boost, here are the key high highlights of the Budget presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
IndiaDec 26, 2019, 1:40 PM IST
Hold your breath! 41 out of 81 Jharkhand MLAs have criminal cases against them
41 out of 81 newly elected Jharkhand MLAs have criminal cases against them
IndiaDec 23, 2019, 7:27 PM IST
Citizenship law: The fact explained and the myth busted
There have been protests, violence and palpable tension around the newly amended citizenship law. The Congress and the rest of the Opposition have successfully managed to create confusion around the amendment and have somehow convinced the Muslim community that it is opposed to them. It is not exactly the protests that are worrisome. It is the violence that has been systematically orchestrated and the loss of public property, which is very worrisome. Worse, it is around a law that does not affect a single Indian citizen.
Let us here explain and bust all the myths surrounding the law.
IndiaDec 20, 2019, 8:13 PM IST
Jharkhand: Axis My-India exit polls predict 22-32 seats for BJP
As per Axis My-India exit polls, the BJP will get a seat share of 22-32 while the Cong+ will get a seat share of 38-50
IndiaDec 19, 2019, 3:58 PM IST
Manmohan Singh once supported the Citizenship Amendment Act; BJP posts former PM's speech on Twitter
Taking to Twitter, the BJP posted a video and said that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had asked for a liberal approach to grant citizenship to minorities, who are facing persecution, in neighbouring countries such as Bangladesh and Pakistan
IndiaDec 10, 2019, 11:34 AM IST
Here's how AJSU chief Sudesh Mahato may become kingmaker in Jharkhand Assembly polls
Former Jharkhand deputy chief minister and AJSU chief Sudesh Mahato refused a pre-poll alliance with the BJP and remained tight-lipped about joining hands with the other party after the Jharkhand Assembly election